Understanding Bone Reshaping Surgery: Scars, Nerve Risks, and Recovery
Osteotomy Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if surgery to reduce the zygomatic arch will leave any visible scars on the exterior? Where would the scars be located? What is the likelihood of nerve damage during this procedure? If the nerves in this area are damaged, what symptoms ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
1. If the surgery is performed intraorally, the incision will be inside the mouth, leaving no visible scars on the outside, but it may not allow for significant bone reduction. If the nearby second branch of the trigeminal nerve is affected, there may be numbness in the upper lip...[Read More] Understanding Bone Reshaping Surgery: Scars, Nerve Risks, and Recovery
Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Medial displacement of the zygomatic bone? First of all, thank you, doctor, for answering my questions. Recently, I visited the craniofacial department at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the doctor mentioned that my occlusion is quite nice and my masseter muscles are relatively...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Mr. Hesitation: If your issue is with prominent cheekbones, particularly at the zygomatic arch, surgery in this area indeed carries a higher risk of damaging the facial nerve. To address this, procedures such as medialization of the zygomatic arch or rotation of the arch require ...[Read More] Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Exploring Options for Apex Gland Curettage in Taiwan: Costs and Clinics
Endometrial curettage Over a year ago, I underwent a glandular curettage procedure at a dermatology clinic in Keelung, but it did not eliminate the issue and there was no improvement. I would like to inquire if neurosurgery departments perform this type of surgery, and if there a...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The unpleasant odor from both armpits is caused by the breakdown of apocrine gland secretions by bacteria. Therefore, removing the apocrine glands should eliminate the odor. Neurosurgeons use thoracoscopic techniques to ablate the sympathetic ganglia, primarily to treat palmar hy...[Read More] Exploring Options for Apex Gland Curettage in Taiwan: Costs and Clinics
Understanding Inverted Nipples: Surgery, Scarring, and Costs
Nipple inversion I have inverted nipples on both sides. Will there be scars after the surgery? What is the approximate cost?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
There are various surgical methods for correcting inverted nipples. Some surgeons perform the procedure by making an incision directly on the nipple, which results in less noticeable scarring post-operatively. Others may opt for an incision along the edge of the areola, which can...[Read More] Understanding Inverted Nipples: Surgery, Scarring, and Costs
Understanding Jaw Reduction Surgery: Risks and Recovery Insights
Osteotomy surgery Hello Doctor: I have larger facial bones and am considering undergoing bone reduction surgery (specifically on the zygomatic and mandible bones). Is there a possibility of permanent motor and sensory nerve damage? What is the approximate probability of this occu...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Zygomatic and mandibular bone reduction surgeries can be performed intraorally, and generally, they do not damage motor nerves such as the facial nerve. During zygomatic bone reduction surgery, it is important to pay attention to the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, which i...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Reduction Surgery: Risks and Recovery Insights
Managing Back Surgery Scars and Vascular Tumors: What You Need to Know
Back surgical scar Ten years ago, I had surgery for a vascular tumor on my back. After the surgery, the wound reopened, and I had to be stitched up twice. Now, I have a large scar on my back, and there is another vascular tumor next to it. Do I need to have surgery again? Also, h...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
There are several treatment options for vascular tumors: 1. Laser therapy: This is suitable for vascular tumors primarily composed of microvessels, but multiple sessions are often required to achieve the desired effect. 2. Sclerotherapy: This involves injecting a sclerosing agent...[Read More] Managing Back Surgery Scars and Vascular Tumors: What You Need to Know
How to Remove Stitches Left Behind After Surgery: A Concern for Parents
Suture removal incomplete? My daughter just turned three years old and fell on April 21, 2002, resulting in five stitches on her forehead. The stitches were removed on April 27. Since then, the area where the stitches were has felt a bit rough to the touch. In June, a nursing fri...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Answer: If there are visible black spots on the surface, you can use a disinfected needle and very fine tweezers (or even microsurgical tweezers) to remove the foreign body. However, this is not the main challenge; the biggest difficulty is that your child is only three years old...[Read More] How to Remove Stitches Left Behind After Surgery: A Concern for Parents
Effective Scar Treatments: Understanding Keloids and Skin Lightening Options
Scar Hello Doctor: I have a scar from a fall I had previously. I bought a scar treatment cream; is it effective? Is the scar I have raised and bumpy a keloid? The scar has some dark spots; is there a way to lighten them? Otherwise, wearing a skirt looks so ugly! Thank you for you...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Regarding Miss Xiao Xiao's wound from a fall, if it results in a prominent scar, it is usually due to a deeper injury, an infection in the wound care, or the wound being located in areas with greater tension, such as the knee, outer elbow, or ankle joints, which have a large...[Read More] Effective Scar Treatments: Understanding Keloids and Skin Lightening Options
Can Scars from Breast Reduction Surgery Be Removed?
Scar Can the scars left on the areola after breast reduction surgery be eliminated? Thank you!
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Scars cannot be completely eliminated, as they vary in appearance due to individual scar formation tendencies and the different skin tension in various areas. Scars around the areola generally appear lighter than the surrounding skin and tend to widen over time due to increased t...[Read More] Can Scars from Breast Reduction Surgery Be Removed?
Cost of Skin Grafting Surgery for Burn Treatment: What to Expect
The cost of a skin graft surgery can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, the location of the surgery, the surgeon's experience, and whether the surgery is performed in a hospital or an outpatient setting. On average, th...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Answer: If the burn is a deep second-degree or third-degree burn, scarring will occur after healing. If the scar has caused functional impairment, such as scar contracture around a joint leading to limited movement, or ectropion of the eyelid, corrective surgery can be covered by...[Read More] Cost of Skin Grafting Surgery for Burn Treatment: What to Expect
Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Understanding Breast Augmentation Options and Risks
Breast augmentation What are the differences between silicone and saline implants for breast augmentation? What methods are currently used domestically, and what are the associated risks?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The shapes of the implants are the same, but the contents differ, and there is no difference in the surgical technique. Postoperatively, silicone implants generally feel slightly better, but silicone leakage can potentially lead to autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus....[Read More] Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Understanding Breast Augmentation Options and Risks
Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Surgical scar I previously underwent surgery at a plastic surgery clinic for gynecomastia, and the hospital recommended a surgical excision method. The doctor informed me that the scars would not be very noticeable, but it has been over six months, and the scars are still quite p...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The visibility of scars is greatly influenced by individual physiology. What a physician can do is to use surgical methods to narrow wide scars, making them less noticeable. You should discuss the possibility of scar revision surgery directly with a plastic surgeon. However, it i...[Read More] Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Understanding Keloids: Treatment Options and Expert Recommendations
Keloid Hello: I have a facial injury that has been present for a long time. Because the wound was not properly treated at the time of injury, a layer of tissue has grown over it. Is this what is referred to as a keloid? Are there any methods to remove the scar? I have consulted m...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Currently, with the existing medical standards, it is not possible to make scars completely disappear. If the wound is deep or infected, scarring will occur during the healing process, and the visibility of the scar depends entirely on individual physiology and the location of th...[Read More] Understanding Keloids: Treatment Options and Expert Recommendations
Finding the Safest Breast Augmentation: Techniques, Costs, and Alternatives
The safest breast augmentation surgery? What type of "breast augmentation surgery" is the safest with minimal risks? Is the umbilical breast augmentation surgery really effective? What are the costs involved? Besides breast augmentation, are there other effective breast...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The risks associated with breast augmentation surgery are not primarily related to the surgery itself, but rather to the method of anesthesia used. Any surgical procedure can have complications, with the most common being bleeding and wound infection. A unique potential complicat...[Read More] Finding the Safest Breast Augmentation: Techniques, Costs, and Alternatives
Will My Daughter's Facial Injury Leave Scars? Expert Insights on Cosmetic Surgery
Facial aesthetics I have a 5-year-old daughter who sustained an injury to her face, resulting in four stitches between her eyebrows, above her nose. I am very worried and wonder if she will be able to undergo cosmetic procedures in the future to make the scar less noticeable.
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
If the wound is a clean cut from a sharp object, the scar will generally heal better after suturing. In contrast, wounds from blunt trauma or heavy object impacts tend to be less even, resulting in scars that are not as favorable as those from clean cuts. Regardless of the cause,...[Read More] Will My Daughter's Facial Injury Leave Scars? Expert Insights on Cosmetic Surgery
Improving Belly Button Appearance After Endometriosis Surgery: Options and Risks
Umbilicoplasty Five years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, and the scars resemble two belly buttons. Dr. Luo, is it possible to improve this through cosmetic surgery? What would the approximate cost be? Are there any risks or potential complications?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Dr. Luo's response: Generally, improvement is achieved by excising the old scar and then performing a linear closure. However, a thorough evaluation is necessary before proceeding. As for the cost, it varies depending on the situation, potentially ranging from several thousa...[Read More] Improving Belly Button Appearance After Endometriosis Surgery: Options and Risks
Understanding Post-Breast Augmentation Concerns: Softness and Sensation
Post-operative issues related to breast augmentation? I underwent breast augmentation surgery on September 7, 2000 (using smooth saline-filled silicone implants), and it has been four months since the procedure. The surface of my breasts has started to soften slightly, but I can ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Complications that may arise from breast augmentation surgery include a particularly unique one known as capsular contracture. Typically, when the skin undergoes deeper injuries, scar tissue forms; similarly, scar tissue can develop within the body. Capsular contracture refers to...[Read More] Understanding Post-Breast Augmentation Concerns: Softness and Sensation
Understanding Eyelid Drooping After Eyelid Surgery: Causes and Solutions
I would like to ask a question, thank you? Dear Doctors, I would like to ask you a question. I recently underwent double eyelid surgery, and I felt quite satisfied with the results initially. However, I had a car accident during kindergarten that left injuries on my face. At tha...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Currently, the level of medical care cannot completely eliminate scars; it relies on the patient's scar formation tendency, the surgeon's skill, and the patient's postoperative care to make the scars as inconspicuous as possible. Regarding your eyelid droop, a prop...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Drooping After Eyelid Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Do Scar Creams Really Work for Flea Bite Scars?
Scar Is it possible to apply medication to scars left by flea bites? Are the scar removal products advertised on the market effective?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
ANS: If the wound has healed and there is a raised sensation, that is a true scar. This occurs due to poor scar formation or because the wound has been repeatedly scratched, leading to infection. Currently, there are no effective scar removal treatments that can eliminate scars c...[Read More] Do Scar Creams Really Work for Flea Bite Scars?
Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Gynecomastia in males? Since elementary school, my breasts have resembled those of a female. Now that I am almost 28, are there any treatment options available? Does health insurance cover this? Thank you.
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
You are already 28 years old, and to treat this condition, surgical intervention may be the only option. The treatment for gynecomastia in males primarily depends on whether the excessive growth is due to glandular tissue or fatty tissue. If glandular tissue is predominant, surgi...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage